Blue Planet Law

This book offers a vital framework for addressing global environmental challenges, linking climate action and ocean sustainability in the context of Blue Planet Law.

In the context of the Anthropocene, Blue Planet Law presents a comprehensive framework for addressing the pressing global environmental crisis. This innovative approach emphasizes the critical connection between climate action (SDG 13) and ocean sustainability (SDG 14). The book delves into the challenges posed by climate change, ocean degradation, and biodiversity loss, highlighting their significant risks to human health, food security, and overall well-being.

Blue Planet Law explores how environmental legislation at various levels—international, European, and national—can guide economic and technological advancements toward a more sustainable future. The authors advocate for interdisciplinary dialogue, incorporating insights from philosophy, economics, ecology, and biology to create a holistic approach to environmental law. By doing so, they aim to foster the protection of our climate and oceans while promoting the sustainable use of natural resources.

This open-access book also serves as a timely homage to the 50th anniversary of the United Nations Conference on the Human Environment, known as the Stockholm Conference (1972). It aligns with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, presenting new policies, economic strategies, and technologies, including biotechnology, to ensure a healthy environment for current and future generations.